GAG you are really good at asking questions, that is one thing i'd really like to know as Ive always tried to fix things and Im not the same character as H, I'd say something he'd stew on it then lose it. So my advice would never be taken cos its not his way.. Look forward to the answer!
Yes your H does sound like he needs a friend, so just do what a friend does, let him know youre there, and when he talks listen and no saying "you know what i'd do".. and certainly when he is in friend mode no being in wife mode for you, remember youre being his friend at that point.
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